Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Engineer (Permanent, Full Time)
Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Engineer required to join our head office in Alton, Hampshire.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Organisation of intrusive investigations, including health and safety aspects, and managing subcontractors and site operations
- Carry out site work, e.g. trial pitting, soakage testing, soil logging of trial pits and boreholes to BS5930/Eurocode 7, groundwater/bio-gas monitoring, appropriate sampling and scheduling of testing of soil/water samples
- Preparation of Phase 1 Desk Studies
- Phase 2 intrusive investigations - collection of data and report writing, preparation of factual and interpretative reports on intrusive investigations, basic foundation design to include calculation of bearing pressures and estimating settlement
- Carry out qualitative and quantitative risk assessments
- Phase 3 remediation strategies and validation work, including on-site supervision of remediation and carrying out verification reporting of remediation
Comply with company H & S Standards at all times
Other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the position
Required Skills:
- Minimum degree (BSc (Hons)) qualified in Geology, Civil Engineering, Soil Mechanics, Environmental Science or Similar
- Preferably an MSc/M.Geol/MSci in Geology, Engineering Geology, Soil Mechanics, Civil Engineering or similar
- Minimum of 2 years industry experience working as a geotechnical/geo-environmental engineer
- Member of an appropriate professional body and working towards Chartered status would be desired but not essential
- The applicant should be able to show experience of managing site works, appropriate sampling techniques and logging soils/rock to current guidance
- Applicants should also show experience of the production of factual and interpretive reports, including CSMs
- Able to communicate effectively with clients and subcontractors
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Good working knowledge of Holebase III/IV, CLEA , EA P20, Geotechnical Design Software
- Some knowledge of slope stability analysis is desired
- Able to work to budgets and manage time effectively
- A strong work and team ethic are essential; the applicant should be adaptable and capable of managing their own workload to produce a consistent and quality service to our clients' requirements. Strong written and spoken communication skills are also considered of paramount importance
- Previous experience within the UK regulatory and design environment desired
- Full clean UK driving licence
Personal Attributes:
- Out-going and self motivated
- Ambitious yet easy going team player with the ability to work on their own when required
- Flexible approach to working
- Reliable, responsible
- Good time management and organisation skills
The remuneration package will include a competitive, and negotiable, salary depending on qualifications and experience. Ground and Water Limited encourages and supports Continuing Professional Development and supports all employees in gaining chartership of their relevant professional Institute/Society. Ground and Water Limited will provide a car or other suitable transport for all site work; however, commuting to the office will need to be taken into account by applicant. Ground and Water Limited is a young and rapidly growing company and the opportunities for this role are only limited by your own enthusiasm and imagination.
Salary: £22k - £25k per annum (negotiable) dependent on experience
No agencies please
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK
To apply please sent a full CV and covering letter to groundandwater15011@earthworks-jobs.com
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